Durham County, North Carolina, receives $3.3M grant to build new solid waste facility

Durham County, North Carolina, is getting a $3.3 million grant to build a new solid waste drop-off facility and improve its recycling programs, WUNC reports.

The grant comes from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and will be used to renovate the Redwood Convenience Center in northeast Durham.

Durham County Solid Waste Manager Chrissie Koroivui tells WUNC the new drop-off site will have more options for residents to dispose of materials that can be recycled or reused.

“We'll be able to host both e-waste recycling collection events and household hazardous waste events,” she says. “[We’re] also going to include a swap shop right in the center of everything so we'll be able to encourage people to use it and keep items out of the landfill.”

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The county plans to start construction early next year and open the new convenience center in 2025.

Durham County operates four solid waste convenience sites that offer drop-off service for recycling and waste disposal for unincorporated Durham County residents.

According to the county’s website, the renovation project at its Redwood location is currently in the final planning phase.

“The renovation will occur at the existing location and will provide a larger, safer and better-equipped facility that will meet the growing needs of residents in the southern part of the county,” the county says.